This Instructable summarises the design, build, and calibration phases of creating a custom 3D printer by outlining the key design decisions I made throughout the process. It is written to aid you in the design and build of your own printer. I have included config files and macros for Repr...
The importance of starting with a strong base;Two 3D prints of the bottom of a water bottle with the version on the right showing a slight bulge, or 'elephant's foot' Add a ‘raft' Sidestep this issue by adding a raft for your "foot" to land smoothly on. A raft in 3D printing ...
3D printing has revolutionized the way we create and innovate in various industries, and the world of FPV drone flying is no exception. With the ability to print custom parts and accessories at home, 3D printing has opened up a whole new world of possibilities for drone enthusiasts, from cre...
Resin 3D printers, on the other hand, use a liquid resin to create a detailed print. Using a Resin 3D Printer to Prepare Miniatures Once you have the design, you must slice it before sending it to your 3D printer. Not all 3D printer slicers can work with resin printers, but you can...
10 Steps To Create Custom Illustrations For Your Website Creating a custom illustration for any page on your website is a no-brainer, but you need a basic knowledge of how designs work. So it’s advisable you go through a few tutorials on Youtube to help you get a good feel of how ...
The 3D Benchy model byCreativeToolsis a great first print that will help you dial in the settings on your 3D printer and also leave you with a fun tugboat model to show off! The Benchy model typically prints in about an hour and a half, and many of the features and details of the ...
There are seven common ways to smooth a 3D print, this article talks about each of those methods and why smoothing is important. Smoothing is the act of removing a rough surface finish caused by the layers of 3D printing.
PLA is popular in 3D printing for its ease of use and environmentally friendly properties, but its finished prints can often have visible layer lines and rough surfaces. This blog delves into four effective solutions on how to smooth 3D prints PLA, transforming them from rough, layered objects ...
In the Cura software, load your 3D model file. Then click the control panel interface on the right, near the top of the window. UnderSupport, make sure the toggle is on (blue).Generate Supportis selected. If you want to customize the support settings, clickShow Customand make sureGenerate...
Slicing in 3D printingmeans discretizing the 3D part into single layers so to create a *.gcode. The*.gcodeis the set of the machine instructions that are followed by the3D printer. In short, slicing means digitally converting a geometry file into a machine instru...